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Gelin Ayşe by Batuhan Aydın
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Album Title: Homewards
Ahenk Müzik
Released: 2026
Duration: 00:37:50
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About the Album
Batuhan Aydın Folk Quartet presents Gelin Ayşe, a microtonal jazz reinterpretation of a classic Anatolian folk song, blending Turkish jazz, smooth jazz, vocal jazz, and Anatolian fusion. Centered around kaval virtuoso Batuhan Aydın, the track transforms the haunting, deeply emotional melody into a modern, flowing jazz experience.
Renowned Norwegian trumpeter Nils Petter Molvær contributes his soulful, atmospheric playing, adding cinematic space and reflective intensity that highlights the track’s poignant and captivating mood. Featuring Jülide Özçelik’s expressive vocals, microtonal piano, bass, and drums, the quartet balances subtle harmonic intricacy with accessible, easy-listening textures.
Tracks
Payton Geldi Meyhaneye Dayandı; Gelin Ayşe; Köprüden Geçti Gelin; Havada Bulut Yok; Küsüp Gitti; Mendilimin Yeşili; Karadır Kaşların; Feridem
Personnel
Batuhan Aydın
woodwindsJülide Özçelik
vocals
Nils Petter Molvaer
trumpetAra Dinkjian
oud
Cenk Erdogan
guitarKagan Yildiz
bassEdiz Hafizoglu
drumsNikolaus Grill
pianoAdditional Personnel
Batuhan Aydın: kaval; Nikolaus Grill: piano; Kağan Yıldız: double bass; Ediz Hafızoğlu: drums; Ara Dinkjian: oud; Nils Petter Molvær: trumpet; Cenk Erdoğan: guitar
Date featured
November 21, 2026
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